level
BrE /ˈlevəl/ AmE /ˈlevəl/
noun / verb en → es
past leveled pp leveled ing leveling
a height or position in relation to the ground or sea level
nivel, altura
- at this level
- on a high/low level
Collocations water level · ground level
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The water level in the lake has risen.
El nivel del agua en el lago ha subido.
the standard or degree of skill, knowledge, etc., that someone has in a particular subject or activity
nivel, grado
- at this level
- on an advanced/beginner's level
Collocations language level · skill level
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She is at a beginner’s level in French.
Ella está en un nivel principiante de francés.
to make something equal or the same as something else
nivelar, igualar
- level sth with sth
Collocations level a playing field · level the score
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They leveled the playing field by giving extra time to the weaker team.
Igualaron el terreno de juego al dar más tiempo al equipo débil.
to make something flat or smooth
nivelar, aplanar
- level sth
Collocations level the ground · level the surface
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They leveled the ground before building the house.
Nivelaron el terreno antes de construir la casa.
to measure or test the level of something, such as sound or radiation
medir, determinar
- level sth
Collocations level noise · level radiation
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The machine levels the sound in the room.
La máquina mide el nivel de sonido en la habitación.
to state something clearly and firmly, especially to someone who is responsible for doing it
expresar claramente
- level sth at sb
Collocations level criticism · level accusations
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He leveled serious accusations against the company.
Expresó acusaciones graves contra la empresa.
to position something in a particular way, especially to make it level or straight
posicionar, alinear
- level sth
Collocations level the camera · level the picture frame
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She leveled the camera to take a straight photo.
Ella alineó la cámara para tomar una foto recta.
an official statement or report that gives information about something
informe, declaración oficial
- a level on sth
Collocations level of progress · level of performance
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The report gives a detailed level of the company's financial situation.
El informe da una descripción detallada de la situación financiera de la empresa.
Idioms
en un terreno de juego nivelado
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All teams should play on a level playing field.
Todos los equipos deberían jugar en un terreno de juego nivelado.
empatar el marcador
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The team managed to level the score in the last minute.
El equipo logró empatar el marcador en el último minuto.
ser sincero/a con alguien
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I decided to level with her about the situation.
Decidí ser sincera con ella sobre la situación.